Hello Everyone,I'm an international Student on F-1 visa in USA. I am a RN from INDIA. I applied to CA BRN for RN license & got accepted. But Unfortunately I failed the NCLEX-RN test twice.So, I am looking for a college / Institution that provides NCLEX-RN Review to an International Student & that issues an I-20 in order to maintain my F-1 status.I contacted many private Institutions that provides NCLEX-RN Review courses like KAPLAN.,But those institutions don't issue I-20. So If you have any idea, please let me know.
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. Jun 6, 2013 I think this is something that you will find due to the nature of a review. May have to consider maintaining student status (maybe doing a different course) whilst going through the registration process. Have you got OPT?
Jaypatel 19 Posts Jun 6, 2013 I think this is something that you will find due to the nature of a review. May have to consider maintaining student status (maybe doing a different course) whilst going through the registration process. Have you got OPT?I am done with the registration process with CA BRN. And ya I did enroll in Financial Accounting to maintain status. There is no point to get OPT without having my RN license first. Since I failed NCLEX-RN, I am not eligible for Temporary License. So just looking for an institution who provides Nursing Review & issue an I-20..!!
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. Jun 7, 2013 OPT has to be applied for before you graduate regardless on whether you have passed NCLEX or not. Review centers are usually a couple months so probably do not qualify for I-20
JustBeachyNurse, LPN 1 Article; 13,952 Posts Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager. Has 13 years experience. Jun 7, 2013 A review center likely will not qualify as they are generally not full time programs of study but designed for test prep review. You might qualify for a visitor visa but you will likely have a very difficult time finding a test review center willing to issue an I-20.
zalaRN 2 Posts Nov 7, 2013 I think Kaplan test prep some centers issue I-20, I've tried Philadelphia, PA once & they were willing to issue I-20. I hope this helps!!!
